Also known as the Mother Road, Route 66 runs from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California, passing through eight states and countless towns. When it first opened to traffic in 1926, the scenic ...

As the 100th anniversary of Route 66 approaches in 2026, join Pulitzer Prize winners Jonathan Bullington and E. Jason Wambsgans as they spotlight the stops and people who live along America’s highway.

The official map for the Route 66 Capital Cruise was revealed on Wednesday. The goal is to have more than 3,000 classic cars ...

Even after nearly a century, Route 66 still turns a cross-country drive into something unforgettable. America’s most famous highway still knows how to deliver a great story and a fantastic photo op.

Travelers on Interstate 40 will soon have no doubt they’re driving through the heart of Route 66 country. Community leaders, business owners and state officials gathered Thursday, Aug. 21, outside the ...

On Thursday, Sept. 18, U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., and Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced ...

Gathering Place will be one of the city’s central hubs for celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66 in 2026, officials ...

Even after nearly a century, Route 66 still turns a cross-country drive into something unforgettable. America's most famous highway still knows how to deliver a great story and a fantastic photo op.